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Christians Truth said...I said: My reply: You need to clarify what you mean by “watching over us.” Watching us and watching OVER us are two different things.
I did. I set them out separately so that you could reply to both. Here they are again, unless you are afraid to respond, please do:
Scripture says that the Saints are watching us. Do you deny this?
Or do you deny that Scripture says that the Saints are watching over us.
Which do you deny?
You said: Either one will do in this case. My reply: No, either one will not do.
They mean virtually the same thing. But you split hairs. Never mind. Please respond to the question.
You said: Yes, it does. If you understand the Spirit of the Word.
My reply: Surely, your Catholic religion is from Satan.
It is yours which is from Satan. But I don't think that line of argumentation is leading anywhere. We can accuse each other of following demons until we turn blue. So? But if that is all you have left, perhaps it is time to end our conversation? Let me know.
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To whom is this person praying?
Genesis 12:13 Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. My reply: That is evil for you to think that Genesis 12:13gives us command to pray to others. Genesis 12:13 Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.”
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Christians Truth said...You said: She is the Mother of God. And mothers love their children more than any other mortal beings. My reply: John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
So, you deny that Mother's love their children more than any other human beings?
My reply: God can make children from rocks! In addition, you say you have no idea what I am talking about as for Catholics making Mary as the fourth person, Catholics say that we are to go through Mary to get to Jesus. Catholics say we should go to Mary with our requests to Jesus. That is wickedness from the devil.
Jesus came to us through Mary (Revelation 12:3-5). Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother (John 19:27) and we who keep the commandments of God and the testimony of Christ are her seed (Rev 12:17)
. My reply: Are you just asking ignorant questions to appear smart? Where do you get we cannot be saints? We are not the Apostles.
But we are the followers of the Apostles (John 17:20).
My reply: I do not add to God’s word. Show one thing I added to God’s word, you cannot show any such thing.
Sure I can and have. You claim that Jesus forbid the calling of priest's "father". Where it is clear that even the Apostles considered themselves our fathers. And they called many men "father". Even their own brothers. But you make up a new invention based upon your ignorance of Tradition and claim that is the Word of God. It is not.
My reply: You cannot add to God’s word, nor can your popes.
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Christian Truth said: My reply: Peter means little rock, not the exact name of Jesus.
It doesn't mean little rock, actually. The fact is that "petra" is the feminine word for rock. And "petros" is the masculine word for rock, in Greek. St. Matthew used the word "petros" because Peter is a man. However, everyone agrees and Scripture indicates that Jesus did not speak to them in Greek. Jesus named Simon, "Cephas", which is the only way to say "Rock" in Aramaic (John 1:42).
And we can begin to show then, that Jesus named Simon after Himself, as He is the Rock. Do you deny it? Let me show you.
Jesus said:
Matthew 16 18 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
But let us proceed to prove that Peter represents God.
Is Moses God? Of course not. But what did God say?
Exodus 7 1 And the Lord said to Moses: Behold I have appointed thee the God of Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.
Why did God call Moses God? Because He appointed Moses as His representative before Pharoah and the people:
Exodus 19 9 The Lord said to him: Lo, now will I come to thee in the darkness of a cloud, that the people may hear me speaking to thee, and may believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people to the Lord.
And what did God do in the New Testament? God also selected a man to represent Him. Simon Bar-Jonah.
Matthew 16 18 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Who is the Rock?
1 Corinthians 10 4 And all drank the same spiritual drink; (and they drank of the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ.
Christ is the Rock!
And the Rock turned to Simon and said, "YOU ARE ROCK and on this Rock I will build my Church"
So God gave Simon the name that represents God.
2 Kings 22 2 And he said: The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my saviour.
Why? Because Simon now represents God before men.
Therefore Jesus also gave Him the keys to the Kingdom:
Matthew 16 19 And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.
Thereby giving Simon the authority to save. He can open and close the door to heaven, therefore, he can save.
And so, the Pope, the successor of Peter, is the representative of God before His People.
Therefore, you see, Christ named Simon after Himself and left Him in charge of His Church. That office is passed down to the Popes to this day.
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The authority Jesus gave to his Apostles are not given to your popes.
Sure it is.
My reply: You are a false judge. Jesus called them hypocrites. I added nothing.
Jesus called the Pharisees hypocrites. Not the Apostles nor the Bishops.
My reply: I only follow the Word of God. You follow evil sinful men who call themselves “Holy Father.” Even you call them “Holy Father.” You need to repent! I am showing you the truth, and if you reject the truth it is on you.
I'll let the reader decide between you and I.
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Christians Truth said...My reply: I follow the Word of God.
You follow your own interprettations.
I am not the only one who knows the truth. You are wicked to think of such a thing.
Point to someone in the Church who believes as you do. You don't agree with the Reformers. You don't agree with the Early Church Fathers. You seem to have popped out of nowhere.
My reply: I only speak of the written word of God.
You don't understand the written Word of God.
My reply: It is about fleeing from idolatry. 14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.
Thanks for posting that. You have proven yourself that it is about the Body and Blood of the Lord in the Holy Eucharist.
My reply: I proved to you that Paul was not talking about not gathering. Paul is telling the people to meet to tell each other about sins they need to stop doing, because to continue to sin is wrong.
On the contrary, I proved to you that St. Paul is precisely talking about the Mass.
My reply: You cannot hide behind the pope.
You can't hide your contempt for the Word of God. Scripture tells you to obey those whom God placed over you and you reject His Word.
My reply: I did not find God’s truth until I left the Catholic religion and began to obey God’s written word. Jesus Christ himself saved me.
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My reply: You said God has revealed Himself to you in the Eucharist; however, what you say is not biblical. Jesus says he reveals himself to those who obey his teachings.
John 6:53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. My reply: Your priests offer incense to statues that cannot speak, hear, move, or think!
We know the difference between a statue and God.
Sincerely,
De Maria
Washed, Sanctified and Justified in the Sacraments of the Catholic Church.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
You need to clarify what you mean by “watching over us.
April 28, 2013
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Lectionary: 54
Reading 1ACTS 14:21-27
After Paul and Barnabas had proclaimed the good news
to that city
and made a considerable number of disciples,
they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch.
They strengthened the spirits of the disciples
and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying,
“It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships
to enter the kingdom of God.”
They appointed elders for them in each church and,
with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord
in whom they had put their faith.
Then they traveled through Pisidia and reached Pamphylia.
After proclaiming the word at Perga they went down to Attalia.
From there they sailed to Antioch,
where they had been commended to the grace of God
for the work they had now accomplished.
And when they arrived, they called the church together
and reported what God had done with them
and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
to that city
and made a considerable number of disciples,
they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch.
They strengthened the spirits of the disciples
and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying,
“It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships
to enter the kingdom of God.”
They appointed elders for them in each church and,
with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord
in whom they had put their faith.
Then they traveled through Pisidia and reached Pamphylia.
After proclaiming the word at Perga they went down to Attalia.
From there they sailed to Antioch,
where they had been commended to the grace of God
for the work they had now accomplished.
And when they arrived, they called the church together
and reported what God had done with them
and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Sts. Paul and Barnabus went on many missionary journeys, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. And they taught their disciples that it would be necessary to suffer for the Kingdom of God. But they rejoiced at the number of Gentile converts that had entered the doors of the Church.
Responsorial PsalmPS 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
R. (cf. 1) I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your kingdom
and speak of your might.
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Let them make known your might to the children of Adam,
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is a kingdom for all ages,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your kingdom
and speak of your might.
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Let them make known your might to the children of Adam,
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is a kingdom for all ages,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
God is unchanging and everlasting. And He is good to all His creation. Therefore, praise of God should ever be on our lips and thankfulness for all He has done.
Reading 2REV 21:1-5A
Then I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away.” The One who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.”
This is surprising and humbling. In the end, God will dwell with His people. It is something which we can't imagine. St. Paul says:
1 Corinthians 2:9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
And St. John says:
1 John 3:2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
GospelJN 13:31-33A, 34-35
When Judas had left them, Jesus said,
“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
If God is glorified in him,
God will also glorify him in himself,
and God will glorify him at once.
My children, I will be with you only a little while longer.
I give you a new commandment: love one another.
As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
This is how all will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.”
Our Faith can be summarized in one word. Love. It is love which glorifies God. And love is the glory of God which God bestows upon us and with which we glorify Him if we bestow it upon Him. God is Love.
1 Corinthians Chapter 13
1 If I speak in human and angelic tongues 2 but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. 2 And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, 5 it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, 6 it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing. 9 For we know partially and we prophesy partially, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things. 12 At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully, as I am fully known. 13 So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Friday, April 26, 2013
The soul sleep doctrine is a doctrine of death.
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My reply: The soul sleep doctrine is a doctrine of death. Those who love Jesus will continue to live in heaven with him spiritually after the death of the physical body.
I didn't say anything about soul sleep. I said:
The Bible says that when the Saints die, they remain alive in Christ. Do you deny this? John 11:26
My reply: You need to clarify what you mean by “watching over us.” Watching us and watching OVER us are two different things.
Either one will do in this case.
Scripture says that the Saints are watching us. Do you deny this?
Scripture says that the Saints are watching over us. Do you deny this?
My reply: Revelation 8:3 talks about the prayers of the saints.
In response to things happening on earth.
My reply: We are to pray TO GOD for others.
I take that as a "yes".
My reply: What happened? You completely stopped using scripture.
I posted Scripture and then explained it to you.
The scriptures do not say what you just did.
Yes, it does. If you understand the Spirit of the Word.
Nowhere does God tell us to pray TO anyone besides Him.
To whom is this person praying?
Genesis 12:13 Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
My reply: Again, we are to pray FOR others, and we can ask others to pray FOR us. HOWEVER, WE ARE NOT TO PRAY TO ANYONE EXCEPT GOD.
See the question right above. As I told you before, you understand words in a worldly sense. We use them in accordance with the Spirit of God taught by the Church.
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Christians Truth said... My reply: Mary is the mother of human Jesus.
Are you denying that Jesus is God?
God does not have a mother.
God gave Himself a mother, Mary.
Where do you get to say that Mary loves God more than any mortal that ever lived does?
She is the Mother of God. And mothers love their children more than any other mortal beings.
In addition, how do you think that you can use that as a means to put Mary in as a fourth person, even taking the position in many ways of that of Jesus!
I have no idea what you are talking about. Mary is a member of the Body of Christ. But she is most important member, because she gave birth to the Body. She gave birth to Christ without whom we would not be saved.
My reply: You are trying to bring in the blasphemous doctrine of elevating Mary to that of a fourth person in the Three.
Do you deny that Christ is all grace? Do you deny that Mary brought Him forth from her womb? My reply: How do you think you can use Colossians 1:5 to support what you just said?
First answer the question. Do you deny that Jesus Christ is all grace? Yes or no.
My reply: the Apostles, and the Prophets, and Jesus Christ himself as chief cornerstone laid the foundation, see Hebrews 2:4, and the foundation IS LAID, see Ephesians 2:20. What the Apostles, and Prophets could do, is not everything that we can do, and we cannot ADD to the foundation that is already laid!
What? We can't be Saints? That is precisely why Jesus came. In order that we could become Saints:
1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
NO ONE CAN ADD TO GOD’S WORD.
That is true. But you do. That is why I don't follow your interpretation of the Word but follow the Catholic Church, the Pillar and Foundation of the Truth.
What Jesus said to the Apostles, is NOT what is a given to anyone else. The Catholic popes and priests do not get the authority the Apostles have. The popes and priests do not get to add to God’s word!
The Church is God's voice on earth. It is the Church which is authorized by God to teach His Wisdom (Ephesians 3:10).
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My reply: The Apostles were among the first brothers to Jesus. The apostles did not tell anyone to call them father. They are all brothers. No brothers called the Apostles ‘father.’ Jesus commanded us not to.
Scripture is clear that St. Paul considered himself our father through the Gospel. As did St. John the Apostle. We follow the Apostolic Tradition.
My reply: We are not worshiping in an earthly Tabernacle anymore.
Thank you! The Mass is the joining of the earthly worship to the heavenly Liturgy, where they continue to dress in robes:
Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
My reply: No such thing of the Catholic Papists. Jesus says, “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. “ Where does Jesus say what you say, that the “Papal Seat is the continuation of Moses’ Seat”?
He says so right here, where He calls Simon by His Own Name, Rock, thus indicating that Simon is now the Rock who guides the Church and who has the power to bind on earth and in heaven (Matt 16:18-19).
Jesus said, “So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.” Are you using what Jesus says to support the disobedience of Catholic popes and priests?
I am using it to show you that Jesus respects the authority of men whom God placed in authority over us. He specifically says, "obey them". But of His own disciples, whose followers are now in the Catholic Church, Jesus says:
John 17:
20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Jesus calls them hypocrites!
Jesus calls the Pharisees hypocrites. Quit adding to God's word your own presuppositions.
Do you want to put in place of your leadership men that are hypocrites? Do you want to obey men who go against Jesus?
That is precisely what you do. Therefore, the answer is no. I don't follow those who go against the Word of God.
Sincerely,
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Christians Truth said...My reply: WHEN CORNELIUS IN REVERENCE FELL AT the feet of Peter, Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” See Acts 10:25-26.
Divide the word rightly, please. Let us see what Scripture actually says:
Acts 10:25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, andworshipped him.
My reply: Let it be noted that you do not use scripture that support your beliefs. Try writing out the scripture in a sentence explaining what you believe. You cannot do so because your beliefs go against scripture.
1. All you need to do is run your mouse over the reference and it becomes visible.
2. I frequently do write it out. It doesn't seem to help your understanding.
3. Is the word "obeisance" giving you a problem? Those references all had examples of men giving "obeisance" to Kings and to God's anointed servants.
In the New Testament, God calls us all saints and priests, and WE ARE BROTHERS AND SERVANTS, AND WE ARE NOT TO BE BOWED DOWN TO, NOT EVEN THE ANGELS OF GOD ARE TO BE BOWED TO, SEE Revelation 19:10.
We are not to be bowed down to in worship. Neither are Saints. But the verses I already posted show men bowing (doing obeisance) to men. And this verse shows Joshua, doing obeisance to the leader of God's army, St. Michael, the archangel (Rev 12:7):
Joshua 5:14 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my Lord unto his servant?
Did St. Michael instruct him to get up? No. Because he did not worship him as God, but as the Captain of God's armies, did him homage.
My reply: Catholics DO pray to relics and ask for healing from them.
No, we don't.
Do a simple Google search and study.
Therefore it should be very simple for you to provide an example of a prayer to a relic and not to the Saint whom we venerate through his relic.
In the meantime, here's a google search reference:
Google list
Show me even one which has a prayer to the bone or artifact. Here's an excellent teaching on the relics.
And here's an example of the prayers referenced.
My reply: Here you admit that you pray TO saints. Healing comes from God, not the saints.
Again, to whom is this person, highlighted in Scripture, praying?
1 Kings 20:32 So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and put ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Benhadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother.
My reply: Many are called, few are chosen. "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” See Matthew 7:13-14.
A few. Not simply one. Since you follow no man but only your interpretation of the Word of God, you do not fall in the category of a few.
My reply: The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." See John 3:8.
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
The doctrines which you teach are not of the Spirit.
Sincerely,
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Christians Truth said... My reply: 1 Corinthians 10:16 is about not making idols out of the cup and bread.
It is about the Mass, about discerning the Body and Blood of the Lord in the bread and wine.
My reply: Again, Paul is not saying it is a mortal sin to miss gathering.
Yes, he is.
My reply: We are to obey God, not men! See Acts 5:29.
Scripture says we are to obey the men whom God put over us to lead us:
Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
My reply: No way, I am not a Catholic.
You have rejected Catholicism, as you said. And have thus condemned yourself.
You use scripture as Satan does. Jesus Christ Himself saved me. Jesus revealed Himself to me, after I obeyed Him!! Trust in God, not in men. Do what the scriptures say, and God will reveal Himself to you, that is what Jesus Christ says. Try it, De Maria. Try it.
God has revealed Himself to me. He is in the Holy Eucharist of the Catholic Church. Come back to the Catholic Church and taste and see the goodness of God.
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Christians Truth said...My reply: Catholics burn incense to objects, the bronze snake was destroyed for that!
We burn incense only for God.
My reply: You are welcome! I have noticed that it is taken you longer than once was to get back to me. I hope that you go to my post about the testimony of a former Roman Catholic Priest. Please read it carefully, and let us discuss it together, okay? Take your time, but I hope to discuss with you soon. Talk with you later…
Ok.
Sincerely,
De Maria
April 27, 2013
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Lectionary: 284
Reading 1ACTS 13:44-52
On the following sabbath
almost the whole city
gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy
and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.
Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said,
“It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first,
but since you reject it
and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life,
we now turn to the Gentiles.
For so the Lord has commanded us,
I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
that you may be an instrument of salvation
to the ends of the earth.”
The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this
and glorified the word of the Lord.
All who were destined for eternal life came to believe,
and the word of the Lord continued to spread
through the whole region.
The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipers
and the leading men of the city,
stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas,
and expelled them from their territory.
So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them
and went to Iconium.
The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
almost the whole city
gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy
and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.
Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said,
“It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first,
but since you reject it
and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life,
we now turn to the Gentiles.
For so the Lord has commanded us,
I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
that you may be an instrument of salvation
to the ends of the earth.”
Sts. Barnabus and Paul were having a great deal of success preaching to the people of Antioch. And the Jews became jealous and abusive. So, the Sts. rebuked them and began to preach exclusively to the Gentiles.
The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this
and glorified the word of the Lord.
All who were destined for eternal life came to believe,
and the word of the Lord continued to spread
through the whole region.
The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipers
and the leading men of the city,
stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas,
and expelled them from their territory.
So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them
and went to Iconium.
The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
The Gentiles accepted their teaching with exuberance. But the Jews conspired to have Sts. Barnabus and Paul evicted from the area. So, they too their preaching to Iconium. But they were filled with the joy of the Spirit that they were found worthy to suffer for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Responsorial PsalmPS 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4
R. (3cd) All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R. Alleluia.
This Psalm is about the wonderful signs God has done throughout salvation history. Such as the creation of the world, Noah's flood, the plagues of Egypt, etc. etc. But it is also about Jesus Christ. He is the salvation which God has revealed in this new dispensation.
GospelJN 14:7-14
Jesus said to his disciples:
“If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to Jesus,
“Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,
or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,
and will do greater ones than these,
because I am going to the Father.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do,
so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”
“If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to Jesus,
“Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,
or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,
and will do greater ones than these,
because I am going to the Father.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do,
so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”
Yesterday, we saw that St. Thomas whom they called the Twin was not aware that Jesus is God. Today, it is time for Philip to learn that which has been right in front of him for about three years. The fact that Jesus is one with the Father. Where the Father is, there is the Son. And anything that we ask with faith in the Son, the Father will grant.
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